Gossip Girl writer Jessica Queller has chosen a serious subject for her most recent project: a book on her very personal struggle with her decision to have her breasts removed in a double mastectomy after she learned that she was at high-risk of developing breast cancer.  She recently spoke with New York Magazine about the ordeal, her new book Pretty is What Changes, and writing for Gossip Girl.  Her candid honesty in the interview bodes well for the book's success, and confirms what we've suspected all along: the Gossip Girl writers are literary geniuses!

Not to say that the Gossip Girl cast isn't a group of theatrical geniuses!  The show's star, Blake Lively (aka Serena van der Woodsen) has been getting plenty of attention lately, and she deserves it.  Check out these shots of her in leather pants on Sawf.org!  PopSugar.com also caught her looking very fashion-forward on set in New York City.  And InStyle.com nominated her for their "Look of the Day" feature yesterday!  This girl is everywhere...

To see more of the cast, be sure to check out this week's issue of People Magazine.  The magazine ran a feature on the cast, as well as an interview with newcomer Michelle Trachtenberg...and it's full of pics!  They also included a tip from Leighton Meester (aka Blair Waldorf) on how she stays thin.  I'd love to share, but it wouldn't be fair to People, so be sure to pick up the issue!